Porsche AG‘s (OTC:POAHY) North American unit has issued a recall for more than 40,000 hybrids and electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a risk of fire from overheating charging cables.
What Happened: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. submitted a filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), stating that it is recalling 41,345 units of vehicles across models, including its all-electric sports car Taycan.
When the 220V/240V plug is used to charge the vehicle at 100% charge setting, certain domestic power outlets may struggle to manage the electrical current required by the charging system, leading to the ...